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Bundesliga Matchday 33 in pictures

The Bundesliga saw 37 goals scored in an action-packed Saturday. Bayern Munich and Mainz completed awesome comebacks as Leverkusen removed themselves from the relegation picture. Here are the top images of the matchday.

Muto saves Mainz

Yoshinori Muto (pictured) may have scored the most important goal in Mainz's season. After coming off the bench at half time, Muto scored the go-ahead goal that allowed Mainz to overcome a 0-2 deficit against Frankfurt. Mainz went on to win 4-2 as they all but secured their survival.

Can you dig it?

Experience won out in a young vs. old battle in Leipzig. Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben (pictured), who is 33 years old, scored the winner in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time to give the Bundesliga champions the 5-4 win.

Bremen off-balance

Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald (pictured) could only watch in dismay as Andrej Kramaric doubled Hoffenheim's first-half lead. It was the second of eight goals that were scored in the Weserstadion as Hoffenheim won 5-3.

A damaging draw

Borussia Dortmund passed up a chance to secure a spot in the group stage of next year's Champions League when they drew with Augsburg 1-1. What's worse? They will be without midfield anchor Julian Weigl (center) for three to four months after he broke his ankle.

Striking towards survival

Down by two goals, Leverkusen needed a boost if they were going to get out of the relegation picture. Forwards Joel Pohjanpalo (left) and Stefan Kiessling (right) provided just that, each scoring to tie up the game. The 2-2 draw provided the point they needed to ensure safety.

Hamburg's hero

Pierre-Michel Lasogga kept Hamburg in the top flight three seasons ago when he scored a decisive equalizing goal against SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the relegation playoff. He provided more magic on Saturday, scoring a late leveler for Hamburg as they won 1-1 against Schalke. Hamburg could now clinch survival if they beat Wolfsburg next week.

Ingolstadt down

Ingolstadt's 1-1 draw with Freiburg, combined with Hamburg's draw with Schalke, confirmed that the Bavarians will play in the second division next season. Marvin Matip (pictured), who helped Ingolstadt earn their first promotion, could only hold his head in dismay.

Halting for hail

Wolfsburg knew how their relegation rivals performed at the weekend despite all the games kicking off at the same time. How? Their match was delayed for a half an hour because of hail. It didn't help their chances though as they drew 1-1 with Gladbach, setting up a relegation-deciding match against Hamburg next week.

Thank you Lillies!

Already relegated, Darmstadt treated their fans to one final Bundesliga game before they go back to the second division. "Thank you! You are and remain first class!" was the banner the players held up after their 0-2 loss to Hertha Berlin.

Muto saves Mainz

Yoshinori Muto (pictured) may have scored the most important goal in Mainz's season. After coming off the bench at half time, Muto scored the go-ahead goal that allowed Mainz to overcome a 0-2 deficit against Frankfurt. Mainz went on to win 4-2 as they all but secured their survival.

Can you dig it?

Experience won out in a young vs. old battle in Leipzig. Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben (pictured), who is 33 years old, scored the winner in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time to give the Bundesliga champions the 5-4 win.

Bremen off-balance

Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald (pictured) could only watch in dismay as Andrej Kramaric doubled Hoffenheim's first-half lead. It was the second of eight goals that were scored in the Weserstadion as Hoffenheim won 5-3.

A damaging draw

Borussia Dortmund passed up a chance to secure a spot in the group stage of next year's Champions League when they drew with Augsburg 1-1. What's worse? They will be without midfield anchor Julian Weigl (center) for three to four months after he broke his ankle.

Striking towards survival

Down by two goals, Leverkusen needed a boost if they were going to get out of the relegation picture. Forwards Joel Pohjanpalo (left) and Stefan Kiessling (right) provided just that, each scoring to tie up the game. The 2-2 draw provided the point they needed to ensure safety.

Hamburg's hero

Pierre-Michel Lasogga kept Hamburg in the top flight three seasons ago when he scored a decisive equalizing goal against SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the relegation playoff. He provided more magic on Saturday, scoring a late leveler for Hamburg as they won 1-1 against Schalke. Hamburg could now clinch survival if they beat Wolfsburg next week.

Ingolstadt down

Ingolstadt's 1-1 draw with Freiburg, combined with Hamburg's draw with Schalke, confirmed that the Bavarians will play in the second division next season. Marvin Matip (pictured), who helped Ingolstadt earn their first promotion, could only hold his head in dismay.

Halting for hail

Wolfsburg knew how their relegation rivals performed at the weekend despite all the games kicking off at the same time. How? Their match was delayed for a half an hour because of hail. It didn't help their chances though as they drew 1-1 with Gladbach, setting up a relegation-deciding match against Hamburg next week.

Thank you Lillies!

Already relegated, Darmstadt treated their fans to one final Bundesliga game before they go back to the second division. "Thank you! You are and remain first class!" was the banner the players held up after their 0-2 loss to Hertha Berlin.